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Columbus, OH (43231): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 308 ODNR records · Franklin County

90 ftmedian well depth
56 ft–125 fttypical depth range
57 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (267 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (43231), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (43231) is 90 ft, based on 308 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 56 ft and 125 ft; 90% are shallower than 151 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (43231)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (43231)?

The median static water level is 57 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 19 ft–82 ft), from 283 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 64 50–100 ft 112 100–150 ft 97 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from ODNR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, public/municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural/irrigation, fire protection) — monitoring, test/boring, heat-pump, injection, abandoned/sealed and unclassified wells excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.